The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency issued a burn ban Friday for Pierce County.
The Stage 1 ban took effect at noon and will be in place until further notice.
“High pressure has been building over the Puget Sound region, resulting in very cold and stagnant weather conditions,” the agency said in a news release.
Under a Stage 1 ban:
• No burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified woodstoves. Residents can use natural gas, propane, pellet and EPA-certified woodstoves or inserts.
• Outdoor fires are prohibited. This includes burning of yard waste and storm debris. A list of free debris disposal options can be found on Pierce County’s website at www.co.pierce.wa.us.
Violators of the ban are subject to a $1,000 fine.
Stacey Mulick, stacey.mulick@thenewstribune.com
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